J. Jonah Jameson
Tough newspaper company president
President and editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle. A stern media figure who continues harsh reporting against Spider-Man.
Quotes
- Spider-Man is New York City's menace!
- Truth is our only weapon.
- Newspapers don't lie.
- Justice is sometimes harsh.
- I can't believe he's protecting the city!
Trivia
- J. Jonah Jameson's model is said to be editor-in-chief Michael Joseph Mallarky.
- J.K. Simmons, who played Jameson in the movies, is especially highly regarded among fans.
- In comics, he often leads the charge in criticizing Spider-Man, but behind the scenes has a side that wishes for citizens' safety.
- His intense personality serves as the spice of the work.
- It was recently revealed in comics that Jonah Jameson is actually bisexual.
Alternate names
Editor Jameson
J. Jonah
Jameson
Editor-in-Chief
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Somewhat chubby middle-aged man with thinning hair. Sports a distinctive mustache.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Mustache
- Glasses
- Slightly balding
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Stack of newspapers
- Tie
- Office desk
- Suit
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Stubborn
- Detailed personality
- Stubborn and sarcastic, acts based on a strong sense of justice and unique values. Expresses emotions intensely, quick to anger, but shows affection to comrades and family.
- Keywords
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- Stubborn
- Sarcastic
- Passionate
- Extreme
- Sense of Justice
- Critical
- Hot-blooded
- Short-tempered
- Motto
- Report the truth, even if it is the truth.
- Talents
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- Sharp observational skills
- Sharp tongue
- Reporting ability
- Leadership
- Persuasion
- Skills
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- Newspaper editing
- Criticism
- Negotiation
- Media strategy
- Inspirational speeches
- Motivation
- Prosperity of the newspaper company and realization of social justice. Expose Spider-Man's identity and protect the city's safety.
- Habits
- Clicks tongue or yells when furious. Also has a habit of always drinking water from a glass.
- Favorite foods
- Coffee, Doughnuts, Steak, Hamburger, Hot tea
- Hobbies
- Newspaper editing, Reporting, Persuasion, Speeches, Photo collecting
- Disliked situations
- Spider-Man's exploits, Uncertain information, Delays, Sloppy attitudes, Betrayal
History
- Backstory
- Passionate about journalism, active in the media world as editor-in-chief and president of the Daily Bugle. Views Spider-Man as a social threat and harshly condemns him, but at the root wishes for the city's safety.
- Debut date
- 1963-03
- Work title
- Spider-Man (Amazing Fantasy #15)
- Media type
- Manga
Start of antagonistic reporting against Spider-Man
- Significant event
- Start of antagonistic reporting against Spider-Man
- Description
- Shortly after Spider-Man appears, continuously deploys negative campaigns against him in the paper.
Presidency appointment
- Significant event
- Presidency appointment
- Description
- Appointed as president and editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle, takes the helm of the media.
Attempt to expose Spider-Man's secret
- Significant event
- Attempt to expose Spider-Man's secret
- Description
- Burns with determination to uncover Spider-Man's identity, gathers information through various means.
Relationships
John Jameson
Child
Son. Astronaut with a complex relationship to his father, but deep affection.
Peter Parker
Rival
As editor-in-chief, constantly criticizes Spider-Man and has heated verbal exchanges with Peter.
Eddie Brock
Rival
Antagonistic relationship, but fellow reporters who sharpen their skills in the world of reporting.
Daily Bugle
Daily Bugle: leader
Media appearances
Amazing Spider-Man
Manga / Supporting
1963年
Spider-Man (Various animated series)
Anime / Supporting
Spider-Man film series
Movie / Supporting
2002年以降
Spider-Man (Video games)
Game / Supporting
Voice cast and creators
Shūichirō Ōtsuka
- Voice actor
- Shūichirō Ōtsuka
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
J.K. Simmons
- Voice actor
- J.K. Simmons
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Film series
- Notes
- Famous voice actor from the movie version
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Steve Ditko
- Creator name
- Steve Ditko
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
J. Jonah Jameson Figure
- Item name
- J. Jonah Jameson Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
J. Jonah Jameson Poster
- Item name
- J. Jonah Jameson Poster
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited